Undisturbed Rest in Peace

You left us in the sharpest turn of life,

We were still too young to live and strive;

When I was young you were my super hero,

Strong character looked fabulous in your woodish sombrero.

Your smile and your gentle nature,

Made you the most loved creature;

I know you are not here anymore,

You'll not return as you've latched the door.

I have lot of things to say concealed deep inside my heart,

They'll never be uttered now as these words fell apart;

You taught me to never give up and to persevere;

I realised now, how I was timid and obscure.

You instilled the sense of care,

You instilled the humour in me;

I promise to carry these traits,

And pass it on as legacy.

If you'd have been here

I would've made you proud;

As you have left us too early, 

To live in the abode of cloud;

I'll ever be connected to you,

As long as the universe exists;

Dad may your eternal soul,

Undisturbed rest in peace.

               ------------Krishna Acharya

                             Shillong, India